Travelling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 23 hours ahead of Honolulu.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HNL to CHC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HNL and CHC:
San Francisco International Airport
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight is C$560. A round-trip ticket is currently C$1,284. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HNL to CHC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
HNL's address is 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HNL touch down on schedule 84.42% of the time.
Central Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 3 hours when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near HNL:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're coming in on a late Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near CHC:
Follow your own route with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and see more of Christchurch and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
From Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Christchurch. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HNL to CHC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.